Top 10 Foods for Beautiful Skin

The Romans considered eating oats to be disgusting. The cereal grain was considered fine for animals to eat and useful for treating dry skin, but forget about making it part of a healthy breakfast [source: Garden-Robinson].

If you have eczema or have suffered through a nasty bout of poison ivy, you know how soothing a bath with milk, uncooked oatmeal and a little bit of honey can be.

Colloidal oatmeal, which is made by pulverizing and boiling oats, is the ingredient you'll most often see in skin care products. It fights itch, helps keep moisture and contributes to the barrier your skin tries to maintain to protect you from outside elements.